Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearings
Here’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
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‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for years
A now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.
By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit says
A Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports.
By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse
Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate
"If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable," writes Andrea Katz.
By Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.
By Karen Jowers